From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaFar-right activists in US storm Diwali celebrations in Seattle, Indian-American congresswoman condemns ‘racist’ disruption
What's behind this
A video shows far‑right hooligans disrupting a Diwali celebration in Seattle. The group, led by conservative influencer Jake Lang and accompanied by Thomas Allen, carried placards with anti‑Hindu messages demanding the deportation of all “dot heads” and waved American flags. Their actions prompted swift condemnation from U.S. lawmakers and community leaders. The incident was reported by India Today and The New Indian Express.
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left · 3 outlets
Washington: Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle carrying placards calling for the deportation of all “dot heads”, an act that was swiftly condemned by United States lawmakers and community leaders. Lang and fellow activist Thomas Allen waved the American…
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center · 4 outlets
WASHINGTON: Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle carrying placards calling for deporting all “dot heads”, an act that was swiftly condemned by US lawmakers and community leaders. Lang and fellow activist Thomas Allen waved the American flag and carried…
— DT Next
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right · 2 outlets
Diwali is a festival that is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in India. But over the years, its popularity has grown beyond the country's borders, particularly in nations such as the United States, thanks to the contributions of the Indian-American community that highlights the bonhomie between…
— India TV
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Pramila Jayapal reacted to videos of Jake Lang after he carried placards with slogans saying “Deport All Dot Heads” during a Diwali celebration in Seattle.
